Performance, Insights and Evaluation Manager

Discover a career with purpose at MBIE

• Lead system performance monitoring, reporting, and evaluation across the building regulatory system 
• Turn insights and research into clear, actionable advice 
• Build team capability and drive continuous system improvement
• Permanent opportunity, Wellington or Christchurch based location
• Salary: $132,417 - $160,472 plus kiwisaver and wellness benefits

Tēnei tūranga - About the Role:

This is a leadership role within the System Performance and Implementation team, reporting to the Manager, System Performance and Implementation. The role combines people leadership with hands on delivery of high impact work.

The role will lead system level performance monitoring and reporting for the building regulatory system, turning insights into clear advice for governance groups, Ministers and stakeholders. You will play a key role in embedding continuous improvement by integrating insights into policy and technical change.

The role will oversee building research and evaluation activity for the building system, including overseeing system level funding processes and managing external research or evaluation providers. 

This is a newly established team, offering the opportunity to help shape, build, and grow a critical regulatory function. 

Ngā pukenga me ngā wheako e hiahiatia ana - Skill and Experience Required

For the role of Performance, Insights and Evaluation Manager, ideally you will have the following qualities:

• Proven ability to lead, manage, coach and develop high performing teams 
• Strong relationship management and confident communicator at all levels, including senior stakeholders 
• Proven ability to build trust and credibility with senior management and partners 
• Advanced qualitative and quantitative analytical skills, combining evidence with clear storytelling 
• Experience in monitoring and reporting of system performance using robust frameworks and tools 
• Experience with research methodologies, evaluation designs, and emerging best practices 
• Knowledge and/or demonstrated experience of contestable research funding processes
• Applies strategic, systems and critical thinking to inform sound decision making 
• Financial and budget management experience 
• Strong understanding of the public sector and government processes
• Must have the legal right to live and work in New Zealand

Knowledge of or understanding of the building regulatory system or the building research environment in New Zealand is an advantage, but not a requirement.

Ētahi kōrero mō MBIE - About MBIE:

MBIE's goal is to create a resilient and high-performing economy that delivers real and ongoing quality of life for all New Zealanders.

We do this by working with others to create an environment that supports businesses to be more productive and internationally competitive, enables all New Zealanders to participate in the economy through improved job opportunities and by working to ensure quality housing is more affordable.

People are at the heart of our mahi, our way of working is guided by our values which shape our behaviours.

• Mahi Tahi – Better Together
• Māia – Bold and brave
• Pae Kahurangi – Build our Future
• Pono Me Te Tika – Own It

Our aspirations are echoed in our Māori identity – Hīkina Whakatutuki – which broadly means ‘lifting to make successful'.

MBIE recognises the partnership founded under Te Tiriti o Waitangi between Māori and the Crown and is committed to giving effect to Te Tiriti o Waitangi. We will do this through enduring, meaningful and effective partnerships with iwi, Māori, other Māori groups/organisations and the Crown, as this is critical to enable economic and social development, both for Māori and for wider Aotearoa New Zealand. We are committed to continuing to partner with iwi in order to find new sustainable solutions to address long standing systemic and cross-cutting issues facing Māori and wider Aotearoa New Zealand and we are also committed to identifying opportunities for iwi to lead and creating an enabling environment for iwi to leverage these opportunities.

E mōhio ana a Hīkina Whakatutuki i puea ake te kōtuinga I waenganui i a ngāi Māori me te Karauna i Te Tiriti o Waitangi, ā, kei te whai ia ki te whakaū ake i Te Tiriti o Waitangi. Mā te whai kiko o ngā kōtuinga ahungaroa o ngāi wi, o ngāi Māori, me ētahi atu rōpū Māori ki te Karauna, katutuki tēnei. He āhuatanga nui tēnei e āhei ai ngā mahi whanaketanga ā-ohanga, ā-pāpori hoki ki a ngāi Māori me Aotearoa whānui. E whai tonu ana mātou ki te kōtui atu ki ngā iwi mō te rapu huarahi hou ki te whakaara i ngā kaupapakua roa nei e tāmi ana i a ngāi Māori me Aotearoa whānui, ā, e whai ana hoki ki te tautohu i ngā āheinga kōkiritanga mā ngā iwi, me te tautoko i ngā iwi kia whai mana ake ai ēnei āheinga.

Me pēhea te tono - How to Apply:

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When you are ready to apply please send a CV and cover letter telling us why you're the perfect fit for this role.

All applications must be submitted via our online process.

Email Monica Chow at Monica.Chow2@mbie.govt.nz quoting ref MBIE/19477 if you have any further questions.

Applications close on Wednesday, 20th May 2026, at 11:59pm.